LETTER: Others earn praise for their service

I have enjoyed the recent stories and observances surrounding Veterans Day and return a sincere "You're Welcome" to all who have thanked me. And yet, I reflect upon those who are also deserving of the thanks for their service as well; see if you might agree with my choices.

Military spouses: As tough as service in the field or on deployment can be, consider the factors faced by our spouses - not merely the separations and missed birthdays, anniversaries, etc., but the overriding fact of NOT KNOWING what hazards are faced by their loved one. For those who served in the pre-Internet days, letters often took a long time to reach their destinations and news from the theater of engagement was worrying to those who had people there. I am so grateful for my wife who stood strong through my naval career - I know of many marriages that came apart under such stress.

First responders: I often draw an odd look when I pass a police car or fire engine on the road when I salute them. Yet, to my mind, any man or woman whose chosen profession involves walking out the door every day into a job which may call for them to lay down their lives to save or protect others is certainly worthy of the small mark of respect I can bestow. All of us can easily consider the sacrifice of firefighters and police officers who died in the line of duty.

So, I will close. But before I go, I'd like to say "Thank you for your service" to every military spouse, every firefighter, police officer, state trooper and EMT. You also "man the wall" for us every day.

Harold J.O. Dolph

Hank Aaron Cove

Lavergne

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LETTER: Others earn praise for their service

I have enjoyed the recent stories and observances surrounding Veterans Day and return a sincere '